Performance Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit for Toyota Tacoma (1995-2004) 3.4L

Heavy-Duty Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit for 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma (N140/N150/N160/N170)

What it Does: The Performance Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit synchronizes camshaft and crankshaft rotation while restoring cooling system pressure and sealing critical oil galleries on the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L.

The Stock Toyota Tacoma Timing Component Wear

Although the factory 5VZ-FE V6 engine is a non-interference design, timing component degradation directly impairs engine operation. Extended heat cycling causes the OEM rubber timing belt to stretch and glaze, while internal grease breaks down in the mechanical idler and tensioner bearings, resulting in parasitic drag and timing jitter. Simultaneously, the factory water pump shaft seal hardens over time, weeping ethylene glycol across front-cover drive components. This coolant saturation degrades rubber compounds, accelerates bearing seizure, and introduces cooling cavitation under high engine load.

The Engineering Solution

This comprehensive service kit replaces all critical front-engine wear items with OE-grade materials engineered for severe duty. The high-tensile EPDM timing belt provides superior tooth shear resistance and thermal stability up to 300°F. The replacement water pump features precision-cast anti-cavitation impellers to maintain consistent coolant flow across the block during towing or off-road crawl speeds. Accompanied by pre-greased, sealed tensioner and idler bearings, a hydraulic tensioner, and premium front crank and camshaft seals, this assembly eliminates belt slack, maintains valve timing accuracy, and prevents front oil galley leaks.

What's Included

• 1 Timing Belt (OE: 13568-69095 / 13568-YZZ03)
• 1 Idler Roller (OE: 13503-62040)
• 1 Tensioner Roller (OE: 13505-62070)
• 1 Front Crankshaft Seal (OE: 90311-40022)
• 2 Front Camshaft Seals (OE: 90311-38051)
• 1 Water Pump (OE: 16100-69398-83)
• 1 Hydraulic Tensioner (OE: 13540-62021)
• 1 Thermostat (OE: 90916-03075)
• 1 Air Conditioning Belt (OE: 99364-20870)
• 1 Alternator Belt (OE: 90080-91090)
• 1 Power Steering Belt (OE: 90080-91126 / 99364-21070)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma Base, SR5, DLX, PreRunner, Limited, and S-Runner models with 3.4L V6 engine

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the N140/N150/N160/N170 Tacoma?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma equipped with the 5VZ-FE engine. Does not fit 2.4L (2RZ-FE) or 2.7L (3RZ-FE) 4-cylinder engine models.

Are specific fastener torque specifications required during this service?

Yes, all tensioner bolts, idler pulleys, and especially the crankshaft harmonic balancer bolt must be torqued to factory service manual specifications to prevent component failure and crankshaft snout wear.

The Toyota Truck Caliber

Engineered to handle sustained trail use and demanding payload demands, this timing and cooling overhaul kit restores long-term mechanical dependability and thermal control across all driving environments.